Used 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Golf GTI, so we've included reviews for other years of the Golf GTI since its last redesign.
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sandy, 04/01/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought 2019 Golf GTI Rabbit. It is an awesome car. Drive is smooth. it could be a bit small for people who are tall (6'3"). i am just 5'5". very comfortable driver seat. If you like bigger screen size, or moonroof, or leather seating, go for SE or autobahn. I do not like leather seats, and so went for the Rabbit. My previous car has a moonroof, which I rarely used. So not having a moonroof was not a deal breaker. The car's shape is nice too.
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First VW - Very Fun to Drive
Brandywine, 01/26/2020
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
2019 GTI Autobahn DSG purchased in December, 2019. I test drove a few cars but the GTI engine was smoother than the rest, that's what sold me. Pros: It's like driving a go-cart, handling and acceleration are great. The DSG is fantastic, it gives you a manual feel meaning the engine lugs and revs more like it is mated to a manual than an automatic. There is a noticeable difference between the VW dual clutch and competitors automatics with torque converters. So far no defects at 3500 miles. The Fender audio system sounds great and the head unit is easy to use. The turning radius and visibility are excellent, the car is easy to park. The headlights are very bright, I've had a few people flash me thinking I had my brights on. I usually keep it in Drive but Sport mode is more fun. Get the DSC, comfort mode is nice for long trips. In Drive and Comfort mode I averaged 37.5mpg on a recent trip (highway, no hills, cruise control much of the time). Otherwise I get about 27mpg around town. Overall, the car is just really fun to drive, I like it more as time goes by. Cons: I'm not a big guy - I do find the seat bolsters a little too aggressive, especially on the back. Road salt from a snow storm caked up on the sensors and my park assist went crazy, a car wash rectified that. I sometimes get a minor vibration, I think it's the tires, may need rebalancing - not a fan of Bridgestone, I think Michelin's would fix that problem, but I can live with it. I would recommend the GTI to somebody looking for a car that is fun and practical to drive. If more practicality is needed definitely look at the GLI, the seats are more comfortable and there is much more trunk space and rear seat leg space. Paid $31,600 - I'm on the east coast.
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GTI That I mostly Love!
Rich L. - Boston, MA, 05/09/2020
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned my GTI Autobahn for just over a year replacing a Golf TSI that I owned for 3 years with no issues. I am impressed with the quality build on my top of the line GTI. The white silver metallic paint is a chameleon with color variations depending on the sunlight. My car only has 6K miles but the experience so far has been "mostly good" In November 2019 at around 3500 miles my engine malfunctioned and the engine ran rough. I took it to my local dealer and the diagnosis was a faulty injector. The replacement was all covered under my 5 year B2B warranty but it left me uncertain about the reliability of the car. I am glad to say that no other issues have surfaced since that incident. Overall the car is comfortable and fun to drive especially when utilizing the sport mode with the auto-manual transmission. Plenty of power when you need it. My only criticism are the tires. The stock tires that come with the vehicle are less than desirable and don't hold the road like they should. I hope VW changes from Bridgestone to Michelins in the future. I have owned a number of Audi's and BMW's in the past with mixed reviews but the GTI offers a great driving experience and are significantly less to service and maintain.
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Great Car
Peter, 04/07/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Beware car sales people, of course! If you have a corporate discount, first get their price, then show your other incentives to subtract from there. But the car itself is awesome and I think a great value when compared to say an Audi S3 which will cost you quite a bit more and except for the quattro drive which is awesome I think this car is a far better value. The 6 year warranty alone is worth a lot and the fuel economy is really quite good
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Fun and sporty car, stalling concerns
Kevin, 08/01/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The GTI is one of the most fun cars in the segment saturated with sporty compact and hatchback models. Excellent engine and both transmission options are fantastic. The one concerning element though is a growing problem with the 2019 GTI models stalling. 150+ NHTSA complaints filed to date and lots of forum discussion around the problem. As of July still no fix and VW has started to buy back some affected models. If the problem is fixed the car will become a fantastic offering, but with it looming overhead there are long term ownership concerns.
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Fantastic car
Reid C, 02/02/2020
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I will be driving this car for the next ten years. It has incredible power for a small car, is extremely agile and makes driving a blast! I cannot express the degree to which I am satified with this vehicle.
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Now I’m an owner of a new 2019 GTI SE Experience
Chief, 02/10/2020
updated 08/11/2021
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Everything I expected, and more. Highway MPG 31.3 right from the start. Miles and miles of nothing but smiles. 72 mo./72K mile warranty is why I bought a 2019 vs. a 2020. Killer handling and acceleration. Not a single quibble! 02-11-21 Update. Recent road trip MPG - 38 on 4 lane highway at 65 mph. 44 MPG on two lane country highways at 55 MPH. Update 08-11-21: This car continues to amaze me. Zero problems with the car. Overall miles driven is now 12,300 with average mileage since new of 31.6. Turned Soundaktor to lowest setting so I can hear the natural exhaust note.
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Jenna, 10/08/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
New GTI... I had a few issues with stalling when coming to a stop several times before but fixed per VW direction so far... hope it continues to stay fixed! Love GTI’s
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The manual gti stalling issue is a safety red flag
Nothappy, 08/07/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/VOLKSWAGEN/GTI Read here before wasting you money on a manual gti no solution apparently and Vw is not yet acknowledging any of the complains . The car will stall at idle at random after the engine is warmed after mostly city driving
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car with zip
jan, 03/12/2020
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
15 of 23 people found this review helpful
Quick off the mark. To accommodate the 4 doors, the trunk is quite small. In comparison to my 2008 GTI, the interior styling is not as sporty. However, it is just as speedy, good gas mileage, and fun to drive